LoRa and EnOcean represent different approaches when selecting wireless standards for building automation and control. Which one is best for your smart building applications? Author: Pete Smith, Head of Sales and Marketing at iaconnects Two popular radio standards competing for building automation applications are LoRa (together with its wide-area network implementation, LoRaWAN) and the EnOcean

There are multiple contenders when selecting wireless standards for building automation and control. Which one is best for your applications? by Pete Smith, Head of Sales and Marketing at iaconnects The two most popular radio standards for building automation are Zigbee and the EnOcean wireless protocol. Other protocols include Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and

By Graham Martin, Chairman and CEO, EnOcean Alliance Investing in saving energy in the built environment is often viewed as a tricky trade-off between short-term capital outlay and disruption versus long-term cost reductions, well-being, and environmental benefits. With a return on investment (ROI) that could take several years or even decades to manifest and the

The writing is on the wall for the wired light switch. Most of the world’s top manufacturers now feature a wireless, batteryless switch option in their range, many of which are powered by EnOcean technology. Legrand, one of the world market leaders in light switches, is the most recent to join the fold, launching a

Graham Martin, Chairman & CEO EnOcean Alliance The home is becoming more and more intelligent. A broadening range of devices and professional system solutions bring a user-friendly, connected home within easy reach. This article aims to explain exactly what a Smart Home is, which features and functions can be profitably networked and why wireless technology

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, today announced an expanded set of integrated, easy-to-deploy Edge and IoT solutions designed to enable organizations to bring employees back to physical workplaces safely. Developed using Aruba Wi-Fi access points (AP’s), EnOcean 800/900MHz radios that insert into the AP’s, and compatible IoT devices from Aruba Technology Partners, these solutions monitor hoteling

New York City’s Local Law 97 mandates large (over 25,000 square feet) existing buildings in New York City reduce their carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 and by 80% by 2050. What are the requirements and opportunities for building owners and operators?   By Michael St. Louis and Graham Martin, EnOcean Alliance Inc. “With so many

We are currently seeing rapid changes in how we build and run our buildings.  In addition to energy saving, comfort and security, facility managers, large companies and building owners are all investigating how to make their available spaces smarter and healthier to ensure wellness and productivity.  In the fast-growing residential sector, we are seeing an increasing demand for smart

Buildings are the biggest energy consumers of all and account for >40% of global energy consumption (compared with approx. 30% for industry and 30% for transport). New Italian legislation now aims to boost the economy by providing financial incentives promoting sustainability and improving energy efficiency, especially in older residential properties. The COVID-19 economic recovery program

Hewlett Packard’s Aruba has joined the EnOcean Alliance as a participant member. When used together, the Aruba Wi-Fi infrastructure and EnOcean energy harvesting wireless solutions enable customers to create hyperaware smart buildings that are cognizant of, and responsive to, their changing operating environment and occupant needs. The simplicity of the solution makes it now possible